If you plan on seeing loved ones and friends who know about what you’ve gone through with missing teeth (or if you just happen to be more than happy to share), then you can most definitely expect one thing at your upcoming holiday dinners: Lots of questions from curious individuals. If you ever assumed that nobody would be interested in your dental implants, your journey with them, and more, think again: All it takes is one smile enthusiast in the room! Rather than show up ill-prepared for such an innocent yet potentially intense inquisition, why not prepare ahead of time? Allow our Conroe, TX team help you to have answers on hand!
When Someone Asks: What Are They?
While they may be looking directly at your smile, as you kindly point to the restoration that is being supported by a dental implant in your smile, you may find that onlookers ask: So, what are dental implants? Where to begin, you wonder, so that you can easily communicate the answer? We happen to have this one packaged up very neatly, so you can explain: It’s a dental post that replaces your roots and it supports a restoration, which replaces the part of your tooth that sits above your gums. See? Easy. It’s a whole tooth replacement.
When You’re Asked: Why Didn’t Your Body Reject Them?
People will find it shocking that you had a dental implant surgically placed into your jaw and, as a result, many questions will likely follow. A very common one? Why didn’t your body reject it and why isn’t it falling out? First, remember that implants are well tolerated because they are made of a material that’s biocompatible. Or, material that’s not harmful to organic tissue, like your body’s tissues! Next, it doesn’t fall out because over time, your jawbone’s cells fuse with the implant. Very cool party talk!
When The Question Is: What’s Wrong With Something Else?
You may find yourself face to face with an aunt, cousin, friend, etc. who dealt with missing teeth, too, but who chose a dental bridge or partial instead of the dental implant route. How to answer this question without implying that you made the absolute best choice (and, as a result, offending this person)? Reply that you selected it for the unique benefits that implants offered you, as you considered all of your options. If pressed, remember that implants last forever. Enough said!
Learn More About Life With Dental Implants
Let us know if you have any questions about dental implants, how they work, what you can expect from them, and more. Direct friends and family members interested in implants for their own smiles to visit us! Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe and the neighboring communities.